Anatomical Terms Flashcards
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Dorsal
A
Away from the ventral side. Towards the back
2
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Ventral
A
Toward the stomach.
3
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Anterior
A
Toward the front end
4
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Posterior
A
Toward the rear end
5
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Superior
A
Above another part
6
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Inferior
A
Below another part
7
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Lateral
A
Toward the side, away from the midline
8
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Medial
A
Toward the midline, away from the side
9
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Proximal
A
Located close to the point of origin or attachment
10
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Distal
A
Located more distant from the point of origin or attachment
11
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Ipsilateral
A
On the same side of the body
12
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Contralateral
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On the opposite side of the body
13
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Coronal Plane/Frontal Plane
A
A plane that shows the brain structure from the front
14
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Sagittal Plane
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A plane that shows the brain structure from the side
15
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Horizontal Plane/Transverse Plane
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A plane that shows the brain structures as seen from above
